I was walking around Kensington neighbourhood and saw this store. I walked in and was immediately…read moreimpressed by the variety of clothing and the abundance of each. I expected that they would only have a limited selection of each. The store is well organized and clean, though it could feel cramped in places. The service was good. There were many customers, but I avoided people in my pictures. After browsing around, I was told there is another floor! Impressive. Even more categories of clothing. There is no free WiFi. The store is not wheelchair accessible. There are no customer washrooms. There is paid and free neighbourhood street parking. Review 2023-227

Vintage Depot has a nice atmosphere and is worth browsing, but it's more of a modern resale shop…read morethan a true vintage store. The selection leans heavily toward newer clothing and graphic T-shirts rather than classic vintage pieces. If you're specifically hunting for authentic vintage, you may want to set your expectations accordingly. If you're into contemporary streetwear and casual finds, though, it's still worth a visit.

Mama Loves You Vintage is absolutely worth a visit. Even though I didn't end up buying anything…read morethis time, I was genuinely impressed by how thoughtfully curated the shop is. They have an amazing selection of authentic '70s pieces, and unlike many vintage stores, the prices are actually very fair. Everything felt carefully chosen rather than just packed with random items. If you love true vintage and enjoy hunting for unique finds, this is definitely a shop to add to your list. I'll absolutely be back.

A very funky, welcoming place to visit. Well curated with really thoughtful vintage pieces. Good…read moreprices and very interesting pieces.

Loved this shop! Great selection of unique vintage pieces, fair prices, and a fun atmosphere…read more Definitely worth stopping by if you're exploring Kensington Market.

Primo location for Kensington Mkt. Prices are on the HIGH…read moreside in comparison to other second hand shops on this area. Still a staple of the Mkt.

This place was like a market within a market. From the outside it looks like a small store like the…read moreother vintage stores on Kensington Market. The front is painted blue and has mannequins on the upper story, you can't miss this place. Inside it goes on and on, a long room with lots to see. It's separated as if in little stalls for jewelry, beads, incense, scarfs and more more more. It smells a bit weird but don't all thrift stores? The staff were really welcoming and fun to talk to. The experience of this place was so pleasant and I didn't even buy anything! If you like thrift store and find yourself in Toronto, go here.

I was looking for some buttons for a knitting project I was working on and thought I remembered…read morethem having some. SO many options and the staff was so friendly, even giving me a bowl to put my items in. Wonderful gem for thrifts and doodads.

I was walking on Queen st looking for Shortstack records and saw a sign pointing down a staircase…read more Along with it - Black Market Vintage Clothing. As you walk down the black and white staircase, music is pumping and there's an energy that seems to be sneaking out. Almost would feel like you've stumbled upon some hidden gem if it weren't for the fact the store is filled with people, who clearly make Black Market a go-to stop for shopping. After a brief pass through the store, my sense was that the selection is more or less what you would expect to find at a hip vintage store in a big city. There's a mix of old (once uncool, now cool), graphic tees, and some more out there costume/punk/fetish type selections. What I really appreciated was the juxtaposition of this store along side a space for a record shop and a barber shop in the back. Black Market is definitely the anchor, but having a couple other shops inside and sharing boundaries made the space that much better and interesting. So if you need some new (old) threads, records, or maybe a cut or shave, check out Black Market.

This vintage store is so awesome & so cheap. Super cute accessories , clothes , shoes , jeans…read more Great customer service super nice people. They have great patches & the music selection is fun. Can't wait to come back

Take a walk on the wild side and head downstairs to this gem! Oh wow the vintage items here ROCK…read more Everything from jewelry to wedding dresses to home decor, you will definitely find a piece to bring home with you. Just going through the racks (which I normally hate to do) is a real pleasure! From the 40s dresses to the 80s Hawaiian shirts to the 70s jumpsuit, whatever decade you are looking for is here! I saw so many cute dresses that would just look fabulous in my closet! I will definitely return in a few weeks to see what they have. Hopefully they have some new stock that I can peruse.

Just happened to walk by and stopped in. Had to make 2 return trips. Lovely items, shop is well…read morecared.

Great little place with some awesome finds. Most of the dresses that I've tried on are unique, in…read moregood shape and are well-priced. I recently stopped by with mother dearest and picked up a decent quality wool coat. Bonus star for the warm and cheerful owner.

This is an awesome little vintage dress boutique. All sorts of styles from all sorts of eras across…read morea range of prices. The last time I went here I spotted a crazy Jody of California cotton dress that looked more like a Renaissance Fair costume, giggled at it, put it back, couldn't stop thinking about it, decided I might as well try it on, discovered that it looked really darn good on me, found out that it was only twenty dollars, bought it, and rushed home to put it in the wash. (I asked an employee whether the store ever buys dresses, and he said, "Only if they're really fabulous!")

I have a particularly soft spot for exploring clutter. I like mishmashed collections of "stuff"…read moreand I especially like it if I have to work a bit to find it. This is probably why I enjoy thrift shops so much, and it's definitely why I like Ransack the Universe -- while they don't actually encourage me to ransack everything, it's ok because they already did the legwork of weeding out the undesirables (like old used syringes, so that I don't stab myself with HIV). Equal parts vintage shop and craft store, RtU is a smorgasbord of creativity, a "best-of" shop where you won't find any stank crud... awesome hides awesome, which conceals wicked, while wicked obscures the super-secret stupendous (you'll only find it if you're extra careful and James Bondian). Some personal favourites: truly old, vintage buttons; silk screened ties; sketches by local artists; weird Dungeons & Dragons paraphernalia; t-shirts that aren't threadless (not that I don't like threadless, I do!); antique typewriters and sewing machines; softcore pornography of all sorts. I also like the owners/clerks/managers/whomever-happens-to-be-hanging-out-down-there-at-the-till. They're pretty universally excellent, in the Bill & Ted sense of the word. In closing, I'll say that I also appreciate the ethical message of RtU -- they firmly believe in not being assholes to the planet or the things that inhabit it. That gets them the elusive fifth star. So lesson learned, shops-out-there: want a 5-star review? Be a great store AND a great global citizen.

Great name! The staff was friendly, happy I came…read moreacross/stopped in. Having been in a lot of antique shops, this spot desperately needs an 'organiser', someone to help arrange the aisles, make sense of the stock. A lot of it gets lost, missed due to the clutter. A few people inside makes it difficult to navigate the very tight thin aisles. Looking forward to returning.

I've been on the lookout for a vintage racer motorcycle jacket for awhile now and am I ever glad I…read morepopped into this hip Queen West spot. The owner was there and he was cool and pleasant. The shop is big with lots of room and mirrors so there's no claustrophobic feeling that you get in many of the other jam packed vintage shops. Lisa was amazingly vibrant and helpful and after trying on every Jacket on the rack I whittled it down to two. I bought both. Very pleased. Great selection of quality vintage goods. Awesome experience and I'll be going back.

One of my favourite vintage stores in Toronto. House of…read moreVintage staff is very friendly and helpful, and the owner always starts up a conversation. I always take time to stop by when I'm in the City. Can't wait to go back!